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hi  please can me , want have domain pc locally connected scanner ,  so users using scanning purposes . used same login details lets userid =scan24 , want everytime user logs in want there network base home drive clean . ever prevoiusly scanned documents gone.   one method use powershell. https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/delete-files-older-than-x-13b29c09 and add here run @ logon.         regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows server] datacenter management disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

i first logged wsus server , found couldn't launch console, event log full of errors different web services not working.  ran wsusutil.exe usecustomwebsite true which appeared correct problem, wsus server , workstations report following error code when checking updates:  80072f76 client windowsupdate log full of following: 2014-10-29 23:36:22:935  832 f48 misc warning: winhttp: winhttpqueryheaders(winhttp_query_last_modified) failed. error 0x80072f76 2014-10-29 23:36:22:935  832 f48 misc warning: getserverfiletime failed. error 0x80072f76 the upstream server , downstream server working fine.  1 wsus server , clients on segment of network new domain controller put in place last week. thoughts? hi, what's port used wsus server? usecustomwebsite will change port number used wsus web services 80 8530 or vice versa. if set value true , wsus setup use port 8530 default web site. if set false...

how can user info batch number i had tried not work get-mailbox -identity costomeattribute2 "1234" ilyas mohammed hi, you can use  "-filter" parameter or "where-object" cmdlet get-mailbox -filter {customattribute2 -eq "1234"} or get-mailbox | where{$_.customattribute2 -eq "1234"} regards, Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

below 1 of cmd.exe batch files uses powershell script.   problem powershell.exe not know current directories cmd.exe has set on potential drive letters might use in arguments. there easy way allow powershell.exe know these settings set-location can done access files named arbitrary drive letter locations in call batch file? <# c: #> type \bin\bc.bat @echo off % bc.bat powershell version % if (%1)==() goto eof if not exist "%1" goto eof if not exist "%2" goto eof if exist %temp%.\bc.out del %temp%.\bc.out powershell -noprofile -command "& {c:\bin\larry_weiss_compare-textfile.ps1 %1 %2 %3|out-file c:\users\larry\appdata\loc al\temp\bc.out -encoding ascii}" call uedit %temp%.\bc.out goto eof :eof probably cleanest pass full paths powershell script, then.  try this: powershell -noprofile -command "& {c:\bin\larry_weiss_compare-textfile.ps1 '%~dpnx1' '%~dpnx2' %3|out-file c:\users\larry\appd...

i configured dchp server dynamically update dns records. still need use dnsupdateproxy security group? thanks james a+, network+, mcp in perception, it's idea use dnsupdateproxy security group. however, there both advantages disadvantages. use of dnsupdateproxy group offers following advantages , disadvantages: advantages the advantages of using dnsupdateproxy group include: secure dns updates can work multiple dhcp servers:  if dhcp servers added members of dnsupdateproxy group, records of server fails can updated server. upgraded clients can update own records:  the first user not member of dnsupdateproxy group modify set of records associated dns name becomes owner, when earlier version clients upgraded can take ownership of name records @ dns server. disadvantages the disadvantage of using dnsupdateproxy group requires dedicated user account security. dns domain names registered dhcp server not secure when dhcp server member of dn...

hola, mis empleados se conectan mi servidor con terminal server, pero: ¿cómo puedo saber el tiempo que pasan conectados trabajando? ¿hay alguna manera de ver esto en un log?   gracias. siempre puedes optar por software de terceros para ello, por ejemplo: http://www.observeit-sys.com/solutions/compliance.asp -------- salu2!! javier inglés - microsoft active professional 2010 Windows Server  >  Administración de servidor

sbs 2003, wsus 2.0 installed , working. updated via automatic updates 3.0 sp1. apparently not correct way not working. uninstalled 3.0 via add/remove programs, got hung , sat in same spot on 45 minutes. services started shutdown (smtp, routing & remote access, etc.) ended task. restarted server , came except of course wsus.   not show in add/remove programs. wsus , wsus database folder still there. following sbs wsus documentation uninstalled r2 in anticipation of reinstalling r2 , wsus 2.0. however, when run setup r2 cd get: setup has encountered error , cannot continue. details ms error report: eventtype : sbsr2     p1 : setup.exe     p2 : 5.2.3580.0     p3 : invalidoperation     p4 : ntprocessmanager_getproces sinfos     p5 : 385 p6 : getprocessinfos     p7 : getprocessinfos     and error report contents: c:\docume~1\admini~1\local s~1\temp\s etup.crash c:\docume~1\admini~1\local s~1\temp\s etup.mdmp i cleared temp files , tried again still no go. there update r2 listed in add/...

i have windows server 2012 r2 essentials server running on seagate nas-server. have downloaded , installed "windows server essentials media pack". because don't use pack after all, want stop/remove it. if use essentials dashboard and go "settings", , select "media", below screen after few seconds: some history: because of issue creating/renaming folders on network share (see here ), had disabled/stopped "windows search" service. because "windows media player network sharing service" depending on it, disabled/stopped service, otherwise continuously "autostart" errors in health report. i thought above error might have been related fact disabled/stopped these services, started them again, , rebooted server. didn't solve problem. conclusion: - waited few minutes , tried again - restarted server - don't know add-ins should uninstall, don't have more add-ins - contact product support (i assume...

hi, one of our prospective clients know if latest gss-api capable of interacting kerberos fast enabled on windows server 2012. please let me know. thanks hi, it not right forum you, please post in msdn forum more assistance. regards, yan li cataleya li technet community support Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

(i know isn't win 10 forum, post find close indicated might correct place ask.) i'm getting error trying apply group policy @ startup surface pro 3, surface dock, running windows 10. surfaces running windows 8 work. when force gpupdate after login, works. event id in event viewer system log 1058. errorcode 65. doesn't seem totally uncommon. in group policy operational log, error has event id 7017. details have same errorcode, 65. set gpsvc dump debug log. bit on 700 lines, information @ point of failure follows: gpsvc(40c.4ec) 12:05:46:774 getdcnamefromgptpath: netdfsgetclientinfo() failed error=0xa66 gpt path=\\<domain>\sysvol\<domain>\policies\{31b2f340-016d-11d2-945f-00c04fb984f9}\gpt.ini gpsvc(40c.4ec) 12:05:46:774 processgpo(machine): couldn't find group policy template file <\\<domain>\sysvol\<domain>\policies\{31b2f340-016d-11d2-945f-00c04fb984f9}\gpt.ini>, error = 0x41. dc: <null> i'm not sure g...

adding lines multiple notes.ini files powershell i have powershell script want run add 2 lines 'im_disabled' & 'im_no_setup=1' append end of each ini file. i want run against folder h:\test\ has subfolders each containing notes.ini i have following powershell works using -replace. i'm unable use replace , need append 2 new lines end of each ini.  $places = 'h:\test\'  $places |   get-childitem -recurse -include notes.ini |      foreach-object {     (get-content $_)        -replace 'kittype=1', "`nkittype=1`r`nim_disabled=1`r`nim_no_setup=1" |     set-content $_   'processed: {0}' -f $_.fullname  } any appreciated take @ add-content: http://ss64.com/ps/add-content.html Windows Server  >  ...

it appears company can type \\company.com , see dfs root shared folder.  users can type in \\company.com\dfs , good. does have ideas?  or supposed work this?   bj,   yes, that's how it's supposed work.   you can type \\eachserver\share , see different folders on different servers , replicating partners \\domain\root redundancy , load balancing centralizing distributed shares single namespace.     miguel miguel fra / falcon its computer & network support , miami, fl visit our knowledgebase sharepoint site Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

hola quisiera por favor q alguien me pudiese decir como puedo hacer para saber si mi espejo (raid 1) q cree en la paricion del sistema con otro disco de mi servidor esta bien y como puedo hacerle test para saber si el espejo no esta fallando y esta funcionando bien. gracias te paso un video de como hacerlo. como configurar un raid 1 en windows server 2008 {howto – screencast}   http://www.radians.com.ar/blog/?p=425 para ver que funcione correctamente puedes usar la consola de los dispositivos de almacenamiento, en donde veras los dos disco en mirror. si tiene un problema, te aparecera una alerta ahi y en el visor de sucesos. saludos. roberto di'lello | mvp ds | http://www.radians.com.ar -- este mensaje se proporciona "como está" sin garantías de ninguna clase, y no otorga ningún derecho. ud. asume los riesgos posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confer no rights. assume risk use. -- ...

what is/are benefits of having 1 external/backup dns server (server b) , internal dns (server a) server? hi sara, do mean benefits of having secondary dns server? the major benefits of having secondary dns server follows: firstly, when primary dns server unavailable, secondary dns server can provide name resolution, client query won’t affected. secondly, secondary server can used offload dns query traffic dns zone heavily queried client. for more information dns server, may refer following documents: adding secondary dns server:   https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc776953(v=ws.10).aspx best practices configuring , administering dns: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc959288.aspx best regards, anne please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server ...

we're trying fresh install of 2012 r2 stops during installation , presents error mu no valid language. can attempt repair installation , command prompt. there way install language @ point? need do? hi sir,  i have seen same issue before , solution changing product key : http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_other-system/muinovalidsystemlanguage-server-2012/b37857d5-d26f-4e56-b830-d6363ff613e4 in addition , suggest contact ms activation further assistance product key : https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/existing-customer/activation-centers.aspx best regards, elton ji please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . Windows Server  >  Windows Serv...

i have failing server (the motherboard).  have new motherboard , processor.  old , new both asus motherboards amd quad core processors.  server ad, dns, dhcp, file server , printserver reside on 1 hard drive.  hard drive in server new motherboard, cannot boot server.  how existing hard drive server setup work new motherboard? thank much. did u had kind of raid configured earlier on server ? if yes not work. how ever error when booted blue screen sort of ? have tried restarting in safe mode ? apart above suggestions please see link below  how move windows installation different hardware http://support.microsoft.com/kb/249694 http://www.arabitpro.com Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

hi, there folder want delete share on belong group fullcontrol on root fo share. can't change ownership of folder nor see acl, wrong? hi, make sure user account wasn't removed group has full control permmision on folder. use xcacls command verify the user's effective permission on folder. please follow article checks: user cannot access file or folder should have permission http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc773004(v=ws.10).aspx regards, cicely Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

what proper way shut down cluster? we have been testing find way have node shutdown without vms moving on place. we have 3 node cluster in production, test different shutdown procedures have set 2 node cluster share in node , file share majority. my goal shut down cluster without of vms moving different host. thus far have tried pausing nodes not drain roles specified. have 1 role off , other running. understand in ha cluster ideally want of roles transfer online host whether running or not, there has way force role stay on failure. right now, if have shut down our cluster in event power out , run out of battery, not know vm when come online. i understand can specify preferred node vm, there way set cluster when node shut down vms not transfer? looking create powershell script run ups when reach run time, have no idea process is, don't know how script in line. any suggestions appreciated. until keep reading , testing. thank you what difference make node vm us...

we share internet connection , port 443 in use can not use anywhere access. is there way of setting different port number so users can access server? dyndns will resolve external wan ip address of main router.   you'd still need successfully forward 443 internal ip address access rwa on server.   ok... did work on test network.  go belkin router , forward port 4455 443 (public port 4455, lan port 443) ip address of ws2012e server.  now, external computer, open internet explorer , type following:   <a title="https://.remotewebaccess.com:4455/remote ctrl + click follow link" href="https://<domain>.remotewebaccess.com:4455/remote">https://<domain>.remotewebaccess.com:4455/remote   where domain = domain set in remotewebaccess   if works, should see rwa sign in screen.     if works, make sure set dhcp reservation in belkin router's ...

hi, i've sfu 3.5 installed on windows server 2003 sp2, , sfu publishing 3 shares of 3 unix clients. the shares created sfu, , share permissions assigned computer management console. everytime reboot server loose shares permissions. after boot of server shares mounted everyone full control on shares, how can avoid lost of shares permissions on boot? thanks in advance, hi,   for issues regarding services unix, suggest submit them in services unix discussion groups. support professionals there better equipped assist you.   for convenience, i’ve included link of services unix discussion groups:   discussions in services unix http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.servicesforunix.general&cat=en_us_380ac860-5cd5-4cbb-86b3-3a26911d1147&lang=en&cr=us      alternatively, may contact microsoft customer support service (css) instant assistance in order resolve issue more efficiently.   to obtain phone number...

hi all, i have clustered windows 2008 r2 2 nodes. when try install sql server 2012 in cluster mode, encounters error regarding "unauthorized access". checked setup log , saw following lines: slp: creating cluster network name 'leilasql'. slp: creating cluster resource 'sql network name (leilasql)' of type 'network name' in group 'sql server (i5)' slp: node 'leilaonlinedb1' possible owner node of resource 'sql network name (leilasql)' slp: removing possible owner node 'leilaonlinedb2' resource 'sql network name (leilasql)' slp: setting lanman properties registry key noremappipe value enable remote operations against network name machine leilaonlinedb1. slp: sco: attempting create base registry key hkey_local_machine, machine leilaonlinedb1 slp: sco: attempting open registry subkey system\currentcontrolset\services\lanmanserver\parameters slp:   lanman properties registry key opened. slp: sco:...

does know whether can move vmware rdm existing vmware vm first powering off , removing mapping , present same hyper-v r2 cluster , attach hyper-v r2 vm.  example, in scenario, use scvmm 2008 sp1 v2v vmware vm hyper-v r2 of course won't converting rdm (that contains lot of data) vhd.  want rdm presented hyper-v r2 cluster , added converted vm pas through disk.  work or partition unique original vmware vm? any other advice appreciated.   hi! although haven't tried myself, think should able this. passing through disks in either vmware or hyper-v still make possible put disk online , access contents on physical machine. neither vmware or hyper-v adds hypervisor information on passed through disk, i'm aware of. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V ...

i've been searching examples of how best use applocker policies lock down 2008r2 remote desktop host.  for host in question, want users able access single application.  i block access other executables, setup files, etc, without breaking in windows.  (it wouldn't if user couldn't log in because explorer wouldn't load or such) i should think isn't uncommon goal, can't seem find example of policy structure used in such situation.  does know of example locking down without preventing users accessing server , launching 1 exe? hi, q: can block applications except software publisher? a: yes. can creating publisher condition rule allows files run signed specific software publisher. in cases binaries created dynamically, create path rule condition. sorry misunderstanding, found similar thread here: using applocker prevent applications except specific ones http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservergp/thread/5a020ae7-f23b-40a6-...

hi experts, i have requirement accomplish. need check if specific asp role installed on our windows server machines or not. below screenshot of role , installed on 1 of servers. we have 450 machines , manual checking not possible. wrote powershell script , able output wrong. says feature installed on servers not. post investigation, script running , checks if feature installed in server running script , if installed in above screenshot gives yes servers there in list. if run script on server in asp role not installed run script against list of servers says not installed in of servers. below script used test this. get-content c:\hps_report\server_list.txt | foreach-object {import-module servermanager;get-windowsfeature web-asp} where -  c:\hps_report\server_list.txt list of servers in want check if role installed or not. below screenshot same. [x] represents role installed [ ] represents role not installed. below in screenshot showing installed in all, know the...

i'm student , need word asap! on advice microsoft updated laptop windows 10 windows 8.1 , since i've not been able microsoft office. can't open files has english assignment in. laptop have in house life line college. when bought laptop last year bought life time of microsoft cost lot didn't have keep paying each year. i've tried opening word in easy mode still says same thing , when go programs , features saying may had been un-installed know i've not done that.......i need please working fine before. thank you have tried repairing office installation (via start > windows control panel > programs > programs & features > microsoft office (version) > change > repair)? cheers paul edstein [ms mvp - word] Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussio...

how can break domain administrator password... if not possible then can ad restore password...when have 1 id has read rights in domain controller... or if got 1 id have domain admins rights how can possible? hi, if have 2008/r2 dc, can reset domain controller administrator password. reset windows sever 2008 / r2 domain controller administrator password http://blogs.technet.com/b/meacoex/archive/2011/08/15/reset-your-windows-sever-2008-r2-domain-controller-administrator-password.aspx additioanlly see thread: domain admin password reset http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverds/thread/05b059a2-51a0-47cf-b4b0-e6d6f25285ee/ for dsrm password, in multiple dc environment, can reset dsrm password server, typing reset password on server servername see this: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322672 best regards, abhijit waikar. mcsa | mcsa:messaging | mcitp:sa | mcc:2012 blog: http://abhijitw.wordpress.com disclaimer: posting provided ...

hi have windows 2003 server have application logs daily files. folder c:\logs, , each day, folder date created and, within this, log file date too. example: c:\logs\20100812\log_20100812.txt process continues. so, after week, have folders such as: c:\logs\20100813 c:\logs\20100814 c:\logs\20100815 etc, each own log file within. copy each day's log file server , going use robocopy via scheduled task. basically, each day, want upload previous day's log file. i'm not sure how upload previous day's log file only, , leave rest alone? know sort of switches use? from testing, seems work: robocopy \\server\c$\logs\\ \\server2\c$\copied\\ /maxage:2 /minage:1 /s i want sure though :) previous day's log file can written time in yesterday's 24 hour period, depending on app usage, maxage:2 , minage:1 cover bases? hi, thanks post. based on following description file selection options, command quite makes sense. /maxage:...

so apparently wsus working reason has stopped working. been going through microsoft guides trying run through steps on again , seeing missed. haven' t got chance @ specific errors in log got today, perhaps can take quick , see if know whats going on: 2009-09-16 16:00:33  success   mwussetup          validating pre-requisites... 2009-09-16 16:00:34  error     mwussetup          failed determine if database present (error 0x800a0e78) 2009-09-16 16:00:34  error     mwussetup          cupgradedriver::performpresetupactions: failed execute sql query select hostonmu susdb..tbconfigurationa (error 0x800a0e78) 2009-09-16 16:00:34  error     mwussetup          csetupdriver::launchsetup: failed perform pre-setup actions (error 0x800a0e78) 2009-09-16 16:00:34  error     mwussetup          cprogressmanager::enablecancel: getdlgitem returning error (error 0x80070578: invalid window handle.) 2009-09-16 16:00:41  error     mwussetup          cwatsonhelper::init: failed load wer library. (e...

if turn on media server in dashboard remote access website won't load, spinning wheel trying load website. if turn off media server , perform iisreset website loads. hi, thanks posting in forum. regarding current issue, while turning on media server feature on windows server 2012 essentials, have tried repair rwa using repair remote web access wizard see if resolve issue? log on dashboard click settings , , click anywhere access tab. click repair . repair remote web access wizard starts. click next . wizard analyzes remote web access, identifies issue, , attempts to repair issue. if receive alert when the wizard finishes, can click retry try repair issue again. if continue receive alert, check alert additional information issue , troubleshooting steps. for details, please refer following article. repair remote web access http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj730328.aspx best regards, andy qi a...

our company has several offices worldwide.  each office has server file share on replicated between other offices using dfs-r. recently, needed move replicated file share on 1 of servers 1 drive another.  investigated process doing this, , decided copy entire folder 1 drive other, guessing once pointed replication service @ new location, replication service realize files identical permissions on files need changes, instead of re-downloading files have defeated purpose of prestaging. according dfs-r diagnostics, @ present there no file backlog , should in sync.  however, i've had 2 users complain trying save files replicated file share , getting "access denied" messges, though had no problems in past.  users both have file share mapped s: drive pointing @ copy of file share moved recently. i have checked, double-checked , triple-checked ntfs permissions on folders users trying put files , says should able this.  in proper security groups, se...

i downloaded mozilla admin templates can configured through group policy. far have applied test environment contains 3 computers. checked group policy results , showing correctly. so far have configured default homepage , proxy, both of should locked down. on 1 of computers appears should multiple test accounts. on other 2 machines homepage not set , neither proxy. no idea why applying 1 computer. i have used these machines gpo testing long time , first time has happened. thank reading. appreciate help. -moss hi, run gpresult /h report.html command on 2 problematic machines, check report.html verify gpo has been applied successfully. there error message it? if shows gpo has been applied correctly, what's version of mozilla did use? what's difference between problematic machines , machine? if manually edit value of regisry key mozilla homepage, work? if yes can customize own adm file with registry keys. can have @ previous discussion: gpo mozilla http://...

hi, i have scheduled task in server 2008. once task has finished can't see task duration. i have been looking in history nothing. can tell how know duration of task? thanks in advance. regards. in history there should task started, action started, action completed, task completed timestamps. also in; event viewer\applications\microsoft\windows\taskscheduler\operational           regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Management

hey guys, i know how generate new certificate rdsh servers. i have: - 1 server includes wa,cb - 2 servers rdsh from which server should generate new certificate. if not matter server generate cert, should iis domain certificate or self-signed certificate? mcitp: dba 2008 admin, server admin, virtualization 2008 r2 admin cca: citrix certified admin mcts: configuring exchange 2007 mcsa: messagig 2003 hi,     as far know, can obtain certificate in 1 of following ways:   1.        you can generate , submit certificate request obtain certificate stand-alone or enterprise certification authority (ca).   2.        you can purchase certificate (or obtain 1 @ no cost on trial basis) 1 of trusted public cas participate in microsoft root certificate program members program [as listed in article 931125 in microsoft knowledge base ( http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=59547 ...

hello there, i want activate directory service changes logs on domain controller running on server 2008. have performed following steps mentioned on microsoft site. steps set auditing this section includes procedures each of primary steps enabling change auditing: step 1: enable audit policy. step 2: set auditing in object sacls using active directory users , computers. after performing these steps, able logs modifications in user objects, when create new user object in active directory, event 5137 doesnt show in security logs. i getting event 5136 modification occured in directory services. please me out. network engineer hi,   please try following steps:   1.      run auditpol /get /category:* on windows server 2008 dc, , verify directory service changes enabled. 2.      right-click container in active directory users , computers, select properties , select security tab, click advanced , ...

hi. i hold certification mcitp in windows server 2008. bit confused 1 take up. interested in both linux server os windows & vmware virtualization technology. which 1 choose can better balance. if take linux certification added windows certification have. make difference or since both 2 totally different skillsets altogether or take virtualization technology which seems growing day? your appreciated. regards, vignesh vignesh you should continue working on certifications match career path and/or interests.  visit anitkb.com , knowledge base. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

we new active directory , in process of setting our dc.  can't seem find simple answer question googling, thought i'd ask here. when adding workstation domain, there request credentials.  appropriate credentials use here user's active directory credentials, domain administrator credentials, or local administrator credentials on workstation? you need appropriate permission in domain add workstation domain.  local admin on workstation doesn’t work. by default, authenticated user has right , can create 10 computer accounts in domain.  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc780195(v=ws.10).aspx santhosh sivarajan | houston, tx windows 2012 book - migrating 2008 windows server 2012 http://www.sivarajan.com/ post provided asis no warran Windows Server  >  ...

hi   embedded developer. don't have knowledge group policy , active directory. need ...please we launching msi , group policy method client machine. (that msi contains silent mode application, application run when msi launch). my question is: 1.how know msi launched in client machine. if msi failed in other client machine, how know? 2. other log created in server machine? if yes, how see that? 3.  from server, how know application launched in client machine? wont check client machine 1 one?    ranjith hi ran_619, according description, know how check if msi installed sucessfully server. right? based on knowledge, there no related logs can record result of windows installer. can enable enable software installation logging on client computer to help troubleshoot issues may occur when install software packages: log on administration computer administrator. click start , run , , run regedit add following registry value (or modify it...

hey there, a customer using directaccess windows 8.1 contacted me reporting clients reconnect via directaccess takes long if internet connection gets interrupted switching connection method (e.g. wlan wwan).   it seems happen sporadically , not on every client. has of experienced problem, too? i asked troubleshooting assistant logs und took @ them. seems iphttpsinterface recovers fast disruption. figured out because ping-test da-server’s iphttpsinterface worked log stated. resolution of dns-names of target resources configured assistant check worked, traffic requires protected ipsec doesn't work (e.g. http-test). this lead me assumption ipsec re-negotiation hasn’t taken place @ point of time. unfortunately didn’t chance jump onto client , have @ time problem arises yet. i not sure if idle timeout existing ipsec-sas plays role here. although da forces on drop on sas once reconnects usually. maybe in case doesn’t? i aware minimum idle timeout ipsec connection before g...

hi, i want install ad rms on server 2008 r2 enterprise edition. but, don't see scp settings screen when install role. and   -------------------------------------------------------------- active directory rights management services (ad rms) not able retrieve certificate hierarchy.  --------------------------------------------------------------  but false ?  ------------------------------------------------------------- warning: windows automatic updating not enabled. ensure newly-installed role or feature automatically updated, turn on windows update in control panel. active directory rights management services: installation succeeded errors error: attempt configure active directory rights management server failed. ad rms installation not determine certificate hierarchy. if ad rms service connection point (scp) need use registered in active directory not valid, revise make valid, or create new scp, , install ad rms again. @ mic...

we have 6 member dag in exchange 2010 sp3 ru9 , 1 hub witness server. planning 30 minute complete network outage. best course of action prevent split brain issue , dismounting database confusion in dag. discussed failing on active databases 3 servers , stopping exchange services on other 3 prior outage. or have stop services on witness server? hi john sophy, in scenario can shutdown 3 node , cluster keep running, can not shutdown witness disk same time, cause cluster stop work. if number drops below majority, cluster stops running. nodes still listen presence of other nodes, in case node appears again on network, nodes not begin function cluster until quorum exists again. for example, 16 node cluster in disk witness online sustain 8 node failures. can sustain failures of half nodes (rounding up) minus 1 if disk witness goes offline or fails. example, 16 node cluster failed disk witness sustain 7 (8-1=7) node failures. the related kb: understanding quorum configurati...

hi, using wsconnectioninfo object authentication set "negotiatewithimplicitcredentials" , url set  "https://hostname/wsman" , pscredentials set securestring object. know,  using wsman,  the traffic encrypted how initial handshake happens using negotiatewithimplicitcredentials.   mean how password transmitted ? https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.management.automation.runspaces.authenticationmechanism%28v=vs.85%29.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 thanks. hi, >> but how initial handshake happens using negotiatewithimplicitcredentials.   mean how password transmitted ? unfortunately, can't find official document detailed negotiation process of authentication. from point of view, switch, ongoing authentication method still be kerberos or ntlm, depending on whether computers in domain or workgroup. best regards, steven lee please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them ...

  windows 8.1 disktops   when attempt join domain 2003, prompts me domain credentials, enter them, , error....       changing primary domain dns name of computer "mydomain.com" failed.       name remain "mydomain.com".  the error was:       specified domain either not exist or not contacted. of course, domain exist , have plenty of windows 7 workstations signed fine. ideas might missing?  is there special joining windows 8.1 pro systems domain? hi, in addition, please check dns server on windows 8.1 client , make sure dns servers on client and dc same, , netbios on tcp/ip enabled. in addition, please verify connection via udp port 137 between client , dc fine. you can ping dc(with ip address , fqdn) on client ensure connection between them. best regards, susie please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. ...

does 64bit 2008 server support automation of excel when using dcom/vb6 application? i followed instruction ( http://support.microsoft.com/kb/288367 ) to configure excel run specific user. works in 32bit versions of 2003 , 2008 servers, not in 64 bit 2008 server.   on 64 bit environment, if register com application interactive user, excel opens perfectly depending on logged in @ time. if register com app library, expect excel launch officeautomationuser. in task manager see excel process launched with userid instead.   the error message is: method '~' of object '~' failed   the application fails when try open workbook. vb6 code: code snippet     set xlapp = new excel.application      set xlbook = xlapp.workbooks.open("c:\temp\detprodrpttmpl.xls")     xlbook.saveas strfilename     xlbook.close xlsavechanges     set xlbook = nothing         xlapp.quit     i tried all three 32bit versions of office (2000, 2003 , 2007) no luck @ al...